A Piece of My Mind: A New Collection of Essays from Jama: the Journal of the American Medical Association - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1579470823 ISBN 13: 9781579470821

Publisher: American Medical Association, 2000

Synopsis

This well-loved JAMA column has now been collected into a hardcover edition. A Piece of My Mind offers a refreshing glimpse into the world of the medical profession. This new collection reflects the joys and sorrows of practising medicine through an inspired selection of the wonderful and sometimes poignant stories that the countless clinicians have shared.

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"Bridge(s) the gap between science and the humanities and look(s) at human experiences with disease, healing, violence, heartbreak and death."

From the Back Cover

reflections and insights on health, disease, and healing Now in paperback for the first time, A Piece of My Mind brings together revealing personal essays that first appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). These engrossing, moving vignettes written by physicians, patients, family members, medical students, and others offer a unique glimpse into the everyday experiences and relationships in the medical world. Baring their souls and opening their hearts, the authors share their most personal moments, stories, and observations. You′ll hear from the intern who could not hide her emotions, earning reprimand from her supervisors but appreciation from her patients . . . meet an alcoholic whose indomitable spirit helped her defy all the odds . . . experience the heartbreaking comedy of a Monday morning HIV clinic . . . be inspired by the oncology social worker who found a new love of life during her own struggle with breast cancer . . . and learn from the physician who realized that by witnessing her patients′ courage she became a better physician. Compelling, touching, and at times humorous, A Piece of My Mind offers a deeper understanding of physicians, patients, medicine, and the simple human act of helping another person. "These stories, based in science, are transmitted to readers . . . after filtering through a human heart . . . consistently succeeds in bridging science and the humanities." William H. Foege, MD, Emory University

Edition details

• Publisher: American Medical Association
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579470823
• ISBN 13: 9781579470821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 330
• Editor: Young Roxanne K.